Module Learning Outcomes

1. Critically evaluate the range of concepts and theories that underpin sustainable development and development practice.

2. Critically assess the roles played by key governance and development institutions within development contexts.

3. Evaluate development theories and practices and their relevance to disaster risk reduction.

4. Analyse the theories, concepts and role of key international conventions and agreements that underpin development and DRR practice.

5. Assess some managerial and operational challenges and opportunities that can impact on the effectiveness of organisations and programming

6. Critically examine and research one aspect of the work/function of an organisation, NGOs, agency, evaluating the effectiveness of aims, initiatives and specific projects, and making recommendations to improve outputs.

TASK

You are to write one essay/paper (3000 words) on the following question

Critically investigate the relationship between development and disasters using one of the following case studies:

Pakistan floods 2010

Discussion and reference to relevant theoretical frameworks should be included, as well as a clarification of definitions and terms of reference.

An evaluation of development in the area studied should form the background to the essay with an examination of the impact of the disaster on that development, and the long term outcomes.

In addition the impact of development on the disaster before and after the event should be considered if appropriate.

Elements such as disaster risk reduction, resilience, climate change and vulnerability should be examined and practical applications of conclusions presented.

Your essay should not exceed 3000 words, and must cite appropriate sources using the Harvard referencing method.

Use the CU Harvard reference style.

FOCUS ON

Evaluation of development

Level of development before and after the disaster and its relationship

Structure;

Introduction - 8% of the total word count-context of the problem, refer to question, and indication of where the essay will go

Subsections (headings) can be used but not many (2 or 3) arguments and counter arguments in it,

Conclusion - no new information in it, reiterate the point in the question and key points out of the essay,

recommendations if appropriate (something like it would have changed the situation from getting git worse) 8% approx. word count for conclusion

Main body - General, critical evaluations, references count, assess it objectively and criticise, reports, grey materials, use models from other sectors, tables, data, (title and label them)